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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,510.12, 546,502.72 and 223,978.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,510.12, 546,502.72 and 223,978.36 is: 335,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,510.12 : 546,502.72 = 223,978.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,510.12/546,502.72 = 223,978.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,510.12x = 546,502.72 × 223,978.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,510.12x = 122,404,782,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,404,782,961.14/364,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,806.27

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